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Leaving Ghana (Travel Anxiety)

Travel Anxiety about the US ๐ŸŒ Being Black in the US vs Africa

We are getting ready to travel to the US next month and feeling a little anxious. We have to go back to being black in America.

In this video we talk about the baggage that comes with being black in the US versus being black in Africa.


๐Ÿ“ RESOURCE LIST ๐Ÿ“

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๐Ÿฅš EMPOWER

If you are still SAVING UP for your move, then the EMPOWER app is a MUST! It will help you keep track of expenses and start building a nest egg. They also have a ton of services too!

๐Ÿงฌ๏ธ LIVING DNA

As far as DNA, Living DNA is super affordable (and they have regular sales) plus they offer the most detailed information for African heritage, including a breakdown of 72 distinct regions! We hope you are from West Africa!

๐Ÿ’ฐ WORLD REMIT

Be sure to download and sign up with WORLD REMIT so you can transfer money to yourself when you get to GHANA (also works for mobile money)!

๐Ÿฆˆ SURF SHARK VPN

We use Surf Shark to get American TV and access websites that we need for work but are blocked because of the African ISP address. If you need internet access to certain sites or just like your Netflix, believe me, this is worth every penny. Use our link and get 30 days FREE!

๐Ÿ‘• NOOKED STREETWEAR

Love Tonyโ€™s Shirts? We love Nooked Streetwear. Ghana shirts for Ghana Lovers!

๐Ÿ“ž GOOGLE FI

We use Google phone services when we travel internationally. It keeps our US phone number working and lets us stay in touch with friends, work and family.

MOVING ESSENTIALS

Plug Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3lqAWRS

Pocket Charger: https://amzn.to/2YIn6jP

Microfiber Towels: https://amzn.to/38Ss7KR

Check out the FULL PACKING LIST HERE!


CONNECT WITH EXPAT LIFE

Be sure to check out our closed Facebook Group (for anyone moving to Ghana specifically):

Find us on social media by following us here:

โ˜‘๏ธ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpatLifeGhana

โ˜‘๏ธ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Expat-Life-Ghana-104312118005115/

โ˜‘๏ธ INSTAGRAM: @ExpatLifeGhana

โ˜‘๏ธ WEBSITE: https://www.ExpatLifeGhana.com

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